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Is it possible for a sedative to wear off really fast for some people?

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Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Sedatives: Sure, depends on their metabolism, their genetic makeup, their tolerance and whether they are on medications that speed up the breakdown of the sedative.
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